La Haute Traversée de Belledonne: GPX, map & 7 stages
132 km in France · 7 stages · 9,657 m ascent · public transport on every stage · best Jul–Sep
Plan La Haute Traversée de Belledonne with the full GPX download, 7 stage GPX files, map, elevation profile, and public transport on every stage. Choose a stage, open it in Planner, or download GPX before you go.
An automatic guide. TrailSplits built it from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 7 stages at roughly even distances, 4 of the 6 breaks at a public-transport stop. They are not the official stages or checked overnight stops, and TrailSplits has not checked the stays, water or closures. Check them with the trail's operator before you go.
Quick answer: La Haute Traversée de Belledonne is a 132 km long-distance route from Val-d'Arc to Vizille. TrailSplits built this guide automatically from OpenStreetMap and cut it into 7 stages at roughly even distances, 4 of the 6 breaks at a public-transport stop; they are not the official stages or checked overnight stops. It has the map, elevation profile, full GPX download and public transport on every stage.
132km
Total Distance
7
Stages
9,657m
Total Ascent
83
Transit Stops
Plan La Haute Traversée de Belledonne
La Haute Traversée de Belledonne covers 132 km from Val-d'Arc to Vizille with 9,657 m of ascent. Use the mapped GPX, stage GPX files, elevation profile, and public transport stops to choose a hiking, trail running, or fastpacking schedule.
- Best season
- July to September· from climate averages
- GPX coverage
- Full route plus 7 stage GPX files
- Transit access
- All 7 stages start or finish by public transport
- Stage options
- 7 days hiking / 3 days trail running / 4 days fastpacking
- Route coverage
- Complete mapped route
- Field use
- Route tools available
Weather this week
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Month by month
Typical weather on this trail: at the lowest point (282 m) and the highest point (2,549 m). Select a month to see why it is rated as it is.
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| Weather | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Mixed | Good | Good | Good | Mixed | Poor | Poor |
| Stages rated good on typical weather | 0/7 | 0/7 | 0/7 | 1/7 | 3/7 | 5/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 7/7 | 3/7 | 0/7 | 0/7 |
| High point, day / night | -4°/-10° | -4°/-10° | -1°/-8° | 2°/-5° | 7°/-1° | 11°/2° | 14°/5° | 14°/6° | 9°/2° | 5°/0° | 0°/-5° | -2°/-8° |
| Low point, day / night | 8°/-1° | 10°/0° | 15°/4° | 18°/7° | 22°/11° | 26°/14° | 29°/15° | 28°/15° | 23°/12° | 18°/9° | 12°/4° | 8°/1° |
| Rain, mm | 139 | 107 | 114 | 113 | 135 | 99 | 78 | 90 | 111 | 136 | 177 | 161 |
| Snow at high point | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | Likely | – | – | – | Possible | Likely | Likely |
| Daylight | 9 h 07 | 10 h 23 | 11 h 50 | 13 h 27 | 14 h 50 | 15 h 37 | 15 h 19 | 14 h 09 | 12 h 36 | 11 h 03 | 9 h 35 | 8 h 47 |
Source: TerraClimate 1991–2020 monthly averages. Averages for the area at each point’s elevation (4 km grid, corrected for height). Not a forecast or a report of current trail conditions. Snow at the high point is estimated with a simple snowpack model from these temperatures and precipitation, not observed; steep islands and high summits can hold more snow than it shows. Daylight is for the 15th of each month. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them for your dates.
Why transit-optimized?
We present La Haute Traversée de Belledonne as 7 stages with public-transport access, so you can plan the hike without a car.
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What comes next
Climbs, descents and access in route order. Not listed does not mean absent: it may not be mapped.
Start
0 m
Val-d'Arc
Start
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 0 min in
131.9 km remaining
+9657 m remaining
Climb
16.6 km
1089 m climb
7.1 km at 15.3% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 6h 16m in
115.4 km remaining
+8459 m remaining
Climb
55.9 km
692 m climb
3.5 km at 19.9% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 21h 08m in
76.0 km remaining
+5290 m remaining
Descent
65.5 km
859 m descent
4.2 km at 20.3% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 24h 43m in
66.5 km remaining
+4047 m remaining
Climb
71.5 km
1052 m climb
7.7 km at 13.7% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 27h 00m in
60.4 km remaining
+3943 m remaining
Climb
99.7 km
647 m climb
2.9 km at 22.0% average
OpenStreetMap route data · source 2026-04-02
About 37h 40m in
32.2 km remaining
+1300 m remaining
Finish
131.9 km
Vizille
Finish
Route geometry · source 2026-04-02
About 49h 50m in
0 m remaining
Stage Directory
Browse the stages — swipe to compare
Val-d'Arc → Baraque à Michel
Baraque à Michel → La Pierre
La Pierre → near Le Cohard
near Le Cohard → La Martinette
La Martinette → near Aire de bivouac du Pas de la Coche
near Aire de bivouac du Pas de la Coche → Aiguille
Aiguille → Vizille
| # | Stage | Distance | Ascent | Time | Transit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Val-d'Arc → Baraque à Michel | 19.5 km | +1587m | 6h 59m | 🚌 |
| 2 | Baraque à Michel → La Pierre | 16.6 km | +1640m | 6h 49m | 🚌 |
| 3 | La Pierre → near Le Cohard | 19.7 km | +1106m | 7h 14m | 🚌 |
| 4 | near Le Cohard → La Martinette | 16 km | +1372m | 6h 32m | 🚌 |
| 5 | La Martinette → near Aire de bivouac du Pas de la Coche | 19.6 km | +2037m | 8h 01m | 🚌 |
| 6 | near Aire de bivouac du Pas de la Coche → Aiguille | 23.4 km | +1754m | 9h 09m | 🚌 |
| 7 | Aiguille → Vizille | 17.1 km | +181m | 5h 02m | 🚌 |
| Total | 131.9 km | +9,657m | 49h 49m |
Draft day-by-day itinerary
La Haute Traversée de Belledonne grouped at mapped section boundaries. Overnight accommodation and access are not verified. Review each day's effort and book suitable stops before using this as a hiking plan.
5 days in this draft — about 26.4 km/day, 131.9 km and 9,677 m of ascent total.
- Day 1 Stages 1–236.1 km · +3,227 m · ~13h 48m
- 1. Val-d'Arc → Baraque à Michel 19.5 km · +1587 m
- 2. Baraque à Michel → La Pierre 16.6 km · +1640 m
- Day 2 Stages 3–435.7 km · +2,478 m · ~13h 48m
- 3. La Pierre → near Le Cohard 19.7 km · +1106 m
- 4. near Le Cohard → La Martinette 16 km · +1372 m
🚌 Nearby transit: La Martinette (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 3 Stage 519.6 km · +2,037 m · ~8h
- 5. La Martinette → near Aire de bivouac du Pas de la Coche 19.6 km · +2037 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Prapoutel - Parking Navettes (not an accommodation recommendation)
- Day 4 Stage 623.4 km · +1,754 m · ~9h 12m
- 6. near Aire de bivouac du Pas de la Coche → Aiguille 23.4 km · +1754 m
- Day 5 Stage 717.1 km · +181 m · ~5h
- 7. Aiguille → Vizille 17.1 km · +181 m
🚌 Nearby transit: Collège Les Mattons (not an accommodation recommendation)
Want a downloadable GPX for each day, or a different number of days? Open the Multi-Day Itinerary Builder →
How Long Does It Take?
Comfortable pace with time to enjoy the scenery. 7 days.
Elevation Profile
Transit Stops Along the Trail
Bus and train stops within 2 km of the trail, sorted by distance along the route. Tap a stop to see it on the trail map or get directions.
The La Haute Traversée de Belledonne is a 132 km long-distance hiking trail in France. This guide breaks it into 7 stages; 3 of them start and end at a public transport stop.
La Haute Traversée de Belledonne — frequently asked questions
How long is La Haute Traversée de Belledonne?
La Haute Traversée de Belledonne is a 132 km long-distance route from Val-d'Arc to Vizille, presented as 7 stages with map, full GPX download, elevation profile, Planner handoff, and public transport on every stage.
How many days do you need for La Haute Traversée de Belledonne?
The distance-based examples cover 3-7 days for 132 km. They are not verified overnight itineraries. Choose days around your ability, ascent, accommodation and current conditions, not distance alone.
When is the best time to hike La Haute Traversée de Belledonne?
Based on 1991–2020 climate averages, the weather on La Haute Traversée de Belledonne is usually best from July to September. Snow is likely at the high point (2549 m) in November to June. Hut, transport and park seasons are separate: check them and current conditions for your dates.
Can you reach La Haute Traversée de Belledonne by public transport?
This page lists public transport on every stage in France as planning references. Nearby stops do not guarantee a walkable connection. Check access paths, operating dates and current timetables before relying on public transport.
Can I download GPX files for La Haute Traversée de Belledonne?
Yes. TrailSplits has a full GPX and 7 stage GPX downloads for La Haute Traversée de Belledonne — load them on a Garmin, Suunto, COROS, or your phone, or open any stage in the Planner.
How hard is La Haute Traversée de Belledonne?
La Haute Traversée de Belledonne is rated epic: 132 km with roughly 9,657 m of total ascent, with a high point near 2,549 m. The elevation profile, per-stage climb, and surface breakdown on this page help you judge each section.
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🗂️ Open data source: La Haute Traversée de Belledonne on OpenStreetMap (relation 12000989). Transit stops from OSM.